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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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