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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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