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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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