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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around 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 courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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