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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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