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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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