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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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