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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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