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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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