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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily 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 several topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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