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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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