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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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