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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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