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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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