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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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