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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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