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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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