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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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