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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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