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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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