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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of 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. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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