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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of 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. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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