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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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