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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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