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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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