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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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