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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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