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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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