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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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