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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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