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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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