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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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