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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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