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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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