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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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