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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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