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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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