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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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