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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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