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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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