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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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