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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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