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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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