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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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