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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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