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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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