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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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