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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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