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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always 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 subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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