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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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