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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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