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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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