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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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