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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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