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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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