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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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