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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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