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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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