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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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