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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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