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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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