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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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