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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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