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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling 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 learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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