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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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