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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-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 participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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