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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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