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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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