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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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