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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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