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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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