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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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