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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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