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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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