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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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