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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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