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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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