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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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