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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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