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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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