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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling 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. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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