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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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