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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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