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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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