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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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