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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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