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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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