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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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