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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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