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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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