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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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