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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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