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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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