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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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