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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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