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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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