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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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