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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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