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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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