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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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