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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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