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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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