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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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