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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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