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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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