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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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