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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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