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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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