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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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