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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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