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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations 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. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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