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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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