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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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