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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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