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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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