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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-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 quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

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