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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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