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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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