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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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