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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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