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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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