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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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