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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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