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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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