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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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