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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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