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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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