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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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