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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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