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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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