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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning enable students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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