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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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