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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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