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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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