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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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