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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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