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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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