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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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