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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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