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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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