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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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