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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth 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 massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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