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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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