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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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