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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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