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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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