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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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