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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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