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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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