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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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