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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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