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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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