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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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