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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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