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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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