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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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