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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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