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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free for learners 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 numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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