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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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