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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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