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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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