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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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