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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners 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 several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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