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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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