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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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