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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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