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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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