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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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