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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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