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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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