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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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