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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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