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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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