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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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