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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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