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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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