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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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