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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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