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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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