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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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