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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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