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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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