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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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