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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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