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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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