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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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