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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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