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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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