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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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