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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. 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. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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