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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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