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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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