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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning 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 these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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