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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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