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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans 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. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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