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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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