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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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