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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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