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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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