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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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