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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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