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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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