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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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