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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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