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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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