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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

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