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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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