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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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