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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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