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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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