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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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