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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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