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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part 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 free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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