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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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