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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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