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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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