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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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