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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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