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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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