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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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