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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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