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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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