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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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