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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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