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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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