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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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