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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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