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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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