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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants 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 usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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