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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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