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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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