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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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