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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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