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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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