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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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