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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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