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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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