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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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