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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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