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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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