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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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