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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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