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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today 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 make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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