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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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