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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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