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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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