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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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