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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. 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 courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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