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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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