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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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