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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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