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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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