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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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