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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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