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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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