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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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