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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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