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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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