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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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