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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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