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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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