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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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