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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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