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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes 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 typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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