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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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