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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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