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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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