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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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