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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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