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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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