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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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