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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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