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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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