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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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