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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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