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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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