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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training 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 learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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