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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that 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 stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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