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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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