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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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