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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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