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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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