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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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