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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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