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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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