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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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