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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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