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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing 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 education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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