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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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