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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth 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 mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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