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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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