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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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