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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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