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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally 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 many issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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