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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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