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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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