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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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