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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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