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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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