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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology enable students in nations 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 online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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