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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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