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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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