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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world 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 classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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