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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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