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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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