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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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