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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

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