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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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