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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students 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 massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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