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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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