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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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