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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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