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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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