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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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