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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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