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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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