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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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