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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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