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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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