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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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