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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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