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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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