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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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