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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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