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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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