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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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