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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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