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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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