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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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