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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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