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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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