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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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