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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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