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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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