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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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