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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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