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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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