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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling 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 institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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