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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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