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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around 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. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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