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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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