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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning 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 ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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