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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. 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 normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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