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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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