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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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