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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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