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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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