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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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