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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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