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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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