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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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