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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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