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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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