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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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