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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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