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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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