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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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