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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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