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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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