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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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