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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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