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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations 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 open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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