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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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