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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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