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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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