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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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