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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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