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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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