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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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