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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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