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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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