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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education enable students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. 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 guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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