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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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