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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

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