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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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