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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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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