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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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