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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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