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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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