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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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