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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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