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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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