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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes 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 customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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