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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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