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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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