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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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