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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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