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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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