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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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