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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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