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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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