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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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