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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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