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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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