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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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