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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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