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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily 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 many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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