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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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