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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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