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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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