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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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