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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? 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 make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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