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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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