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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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