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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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