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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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