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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate 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. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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