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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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