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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive 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 many issues that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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