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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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