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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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