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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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