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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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