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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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