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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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