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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free 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 several issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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