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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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