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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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