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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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