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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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