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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around 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. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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