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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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