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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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