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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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