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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction 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 participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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