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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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