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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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