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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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