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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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