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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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