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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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