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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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