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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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