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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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