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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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