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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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