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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources