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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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