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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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