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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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