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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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