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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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