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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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