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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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