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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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