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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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