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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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