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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have enabled people in nations 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. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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