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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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