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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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