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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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