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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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