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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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