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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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