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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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