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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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