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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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