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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of 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 massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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