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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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