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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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