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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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