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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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