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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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