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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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