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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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