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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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