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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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