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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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