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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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