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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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