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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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