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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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