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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

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