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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around 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 almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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