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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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