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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners 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 elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training 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 institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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