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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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