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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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