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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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