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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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