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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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