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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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