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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by 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 participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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