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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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