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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. 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 but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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