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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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