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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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