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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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