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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning 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 assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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