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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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