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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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