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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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