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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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