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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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