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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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