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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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