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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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