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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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