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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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