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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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