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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning 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 training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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