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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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