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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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