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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online education have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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