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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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