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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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