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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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