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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. 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 massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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