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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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