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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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