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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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