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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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